Safesport
Zero Tolerance Policy
The safety of its participants is of paramount importance to USA Hockey, Minnesota Hockey and NPHA. This includes not only on-ice safety, but also off-ice safety in any part of our hockey programs. The Safe Sport Program is intended to protect all participants, not just players, from any type of misconduct or abuse.
Safe Sport is a comprehensive program focused on creating an environment that will deter abusers and assist those in the hockey community in recognizing, reducing and responding to allegations or suspected abuse. USA Hockey, Minnesota Hockey and NPHA have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for abuse and misconduct. No forms of bullying, harassment, hazing, or abuse of power will be accepted.
You can find out more information regarding the Safe Sport Program by reviewing the USA Hockey SafeSport Handbook, the MN Hockey Safe Sport guidelines, or the NPHA powerpoint presentation that provides a summary of both resources.
Safe Sport Training Information
The Safe Sport Training and Refresher Training are each valid for one (1) season. If you are new to Safe Sport, you will need to register and take the CORE training. If you have been certified in the past two seasons, you must take a refresher course.
You can find the link to register and/or login to your training page to the left.
PLEASE NOTE that you will need your own USA Hockey Confirmation Number or Referee Number and your own email address to access the training. You can locate your number OR obtain a number here www.usahockeyregistration.com. If you will not be participating as a player, coach or referee, you can register at no cost under the ice manager/volunteer category to obtain your USA Hockey Confirmation Number.
Additionally you will need to access the training from the link provided under "Register for Safe Sport Training."
Contact your Safe Sport Coordinator for any help.
Key Points
- Understand the Safe Sport guidelines and program components
- Watch for abuse or misconduct among players and ensure that participants are being safe and respectful of one another at all times (ice, dryland, lobby, etc.).
- Interrupt any signs of misconduct immediately--do not allow it to continue
- Report incidents of abuse or misconduct to the Safe Sport coordinator immediately
- Any reports of abuse or misconduct can be made anonymously and all information obtained will remain confidential
- Apply the Safe Sport guidelines to all participants within the association, even those who are not directly involved in the coaching or playing of the game: referees, fans, parents, opposing team members, etc.
- A report made in “bad faith” may result in disciplinary action for the participant filing the allegation.
